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22 Jul 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" was conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Northampton, United Kingdom. This tender is categorized under transport services and was carried out under a "limited" procurement method due to being below the threshold for competitive tendering. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded on 22nd July 2026. The contract is active and is scheduled to start from 1st September 2026, concluding on 25th July 2027. This service involves passenger transport within Northamptonshire, focusing on specific route-based provisions without personal assistants for a maximum of four passengers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating within the passenger transport industry, particularly those specializing in small-scale route-based services. Ideal candidates would be SMEs capable of providing light touch services in this domain. With the contract having been awarded to Harrisons Private Hire Ltd, an SME based in Northampton, other local businesses operating passenger transport services could consider similar ventures to expand their service offerings. By aligning with public procurement opportunities of this nature, such businesses can grow by capitalising on steady contracts issued by local councils like West Northamptonshire Council.

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Notice Title

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Notice Description

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : EC-REFOCUS1 4 passengers, no PA Every day Outbound 08:27 Balmoral Close, Northampton, NN5 4WA 08:32 Knot Tiers Mews, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4FS 08:50 Inglewood Court, Northampton, NN3 9BB 08:55 Field Rose Square, Northampton, NN3 5HF 09:15 ReFocus - Wellingborough - Refocus, 6 Knox Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1HW Return 14:30 ReFocus - Wellingborough - Refocus, 6 Knox Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1HW (12:30 Fridays) 14:47 Field Rose Square, Northampton, NN3 5HF 14:52 Inglewood Court, Northampton, NN3 9BB 15:09 Knot Tiers Mews, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4FS 15:14 Balmoral Close, Northampton, NN5 4WA **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d096
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069045-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 25 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARRISONS PRIVATE HIRE

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